Healthcare in Fortescue, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.2%
0.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.1%
7.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
47.6%
Arthritis
35.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.1%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.3%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
8.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.7 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 16.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Inspira Medical Center Vineland | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Regional Medical Center Inc | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fortescue has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.